whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)

Examples of whole food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Focus on eating nutritious whole foods with plenty of protein, healthy fats and trace minerals — think lean red meat, wild salmon and leafy greens. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026

Avoid skipping meals, and eat adequate amounts of nutritious whole foods. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Work with your doctor or RD instead of eliminating whole food groups. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Some high-fiber whole foods, such as berries, can be expensive. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whole food

• altitude
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Medical Definition

whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (as a vegetable or fruit)